Hello, My name is Hollie Schwab, I am thirteen years old. I have three brothers and two sisters. I play basketball and run in track. My favorite color is blue. Umm, i dont have a favorite food as long as it tastes good HAHAHA! I have a cat named Little Blue. No hobbies. My favorite animal is a tiger. Nothing else i want to say.
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This is a picture of a Red Fox found in the Tiaga climate.

Facts about animal adaptation
  • Some animals prepare for the cold winter by gaining extra fat.
  • Some of the animals such as the Ermine change their coat color from brown in the summer and fall to white in winter and spring
  • Other animals may go to there dens and sleep lightly NOT HYBERNATE!! (http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/nwep8b.htm)
  • During the winter, animals such as the Lynx and Snowshoe hare grow extra fur on the bottom of their feet to tread snow easier(library.thinkquest.org)

Facts about the plant life.
  • Conical shape: promotesshedding of snow and prevents loss of branches.
  • Needleleafs: narrow leaves reduce surface area through which water can be lost.
  • Evergreen habit: retention of foliage allows plants to photosynthesize as soon as temperatures permit in spring.
  • Dark color: the dark green of spruce and fir needles helps the foliage absorb maximum heat from the sun and begin photosynthesis as early as possible.
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/taiga.html

Facts about Tiaga climate
  • For the most part, this climate is dominated by cold arctic air.
  • Winter lasts from six to seven months.
  • The Tiaga climate has an avg. rainfall of 12-33 inches.
  • Summers are warm and short when the daylight can be up to 20 hours long.
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/taiga_climate_page.htm


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